Hope is absolute confidence. The kind of confidence that is at rest in turmoil, laughs at the actions of the enemy and produces enough faith to at least stand still and see God, if not actively march forward in power and expectancy. Let’s put our hope, At the very beginning of 2008, let’s put our hope in the Lord Jesus Christ who is the hope of all mankind. Extended from “Developing your Prophetic Gifting” by Graham Cooke, Chosen Books, 2003, page 31.
Pastor Ian Foley's Weekly Message:
Sometimes the life challenges that we face as Christians are designed to refine our character. We might not like it, but the end result is good. We are in a season when God wants to pour out His blessing and there is a spiritual battle going on and its tough and maybe we want to give up, but if we stand firm “and having done all, stand firm” we will see the blessing of God. Sometimes the greatest trial comes just before the greatest blessing. If we hold on and keep our trust in the Lord and our eyes fixed on Him and don’t give up we will see that blessing come.
Verse of the week:
Hebrews 12:4-6 NIV
In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood. And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son."
Welcome to Hope Christian Church, Melbourne (Waverley),
We are delighted to extend our greetings to all. The purpose of this website is to acquaint you with a fairly comprehensive picture of our church together with the specific plans for 2008. From this website you should be able to discern the major direction this church is heading, its mission, vision and the goals of the church movement to which we belong. If you are a member of the church we would encourage you to plan to attend all major activities that have been scheduled and to aim to fully serve the Lord to the best of your ability. Take ownership and responsibility for the local church to which you have committed to serve the Lord. Do this as God’s servant in order that His desire to see all men and women saved can be achieved.
Our continued church growth in 2008 will depend on the Lord and our willingness to obey Him. If we rely on our own effort or in our own strength we will fail. More than we have ever done before we need to place our trust in God. Our focus must first and foremost be the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the rock of our salvation and the source of our encouragement and hope. Our focus must be on Him. Let our goal for 2007 be to be able to boast in this, “that we understand and know the Lord and see that He is the God who operates in love, justice and righteousness” (adapted from Jeremiah 9:23-24).
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17).
May we wish you our very best wishes and God’s richest blessings through 2008.
Ps Dr Ian and Daisy Foley
Abounding in Love 2008
Our theme for the year 2007 is ABOUNDING IN LOVE.
International Vision : ONE Million Churches Around the World by 2015
Hope Mission:
To help fulfil The Great Commission by building strong and biblical people to plant strong and biblical churches in Melbourne, Australia and all over the World.
Hope Vision Statement:
Hope Melbourne Christian Church, Waverley Centre brings the healing work of Jesus Christ to our community and is a place of refuge and restoration for all kinds of people.
It also equips those belonging to the Waverley Centre in the healing ministry and in building strong and biblical churches.
Its most prominent characteristics are prayer, joy, unity, sincere love and the presence of people from many cultures.
